Local Matters creates healthy communities through food education, access, and advocacy.

We build skills through education, increase access to fresh, affordable foods, and advocate for policies that support healthier communities.

We support the health and wellness of everyone from preschoolers to seniors by:

  • offering both in-person and virtual classes to help families shop for and cook healthy meals on a budget

  • increasing safe access to healthy foods in our communities through programs like Veggie Van

  • administering benefits programs to put more money in people's pockets for groceries

  • growing food for neighbors in 16 community gardens

  • advocating for policies that support food education and access for our community

And, we work to bring a stop to a preventable health crisis.

 

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